ATI Chapter 23: Medications for Bipolar Disorders Exam with Questions and Answers

ATI Chapter 23: Medications for Bipolar Disorders Exam with Questions and Answers A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing extreme mania due to bipolar disorder. Prior to administration of lithium carbonate the client's lithium blood level is 1.2 mEq/l. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Administer the next dose of lithium carbonate as scheduled b. Prepare for administration of aminophylline c. Notify the provider for a possible increase in dosage of lithium carbonate d. Request a stat repeat of the client's lithium blood level ANSWER a. Administer the next dose of lithium carbonate as scheduled A nurse is admitting a client who has a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder and is scheduled to begin lithium therapy. When collecting a medical history from the client's caregiver, which of the following statements is the priority to report to the provider? a. "Current medical conditions include diabetes that is controlled by diet" b. "Recent medications include a course of prednisone for acute bronchitis" c. "Current vaccinations include a flu vaccine last month" d. "Current medications include furosemide for congestive heart failure" ANSWER d. "Current medications include furosemide for congestive heart failure"